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2010 Nissan Rogue Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 124 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Nissan Rogue, 44% of all complaints filed for that year. Median mileage at failure is 73,476. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
124
44% of 282
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
73,476 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle loses power and will not accelerate above roughly 60-65 mph after sustained highway driving, especially on climbs or after about two hours of driving.
  • Engine RPM stalls around 3,000 and stays there while the accelerator is pressed to the floor, causing rapid unwanted deceleration on busy highways.
  • CVT transmission fluid overheats and triggers a reduction-in-power or safe mode, sometimes limiting speed to as low as 25 mph or 40 mph.
  • Vehicle hesitates or fails to move from a stop even with the gas pedal fully depressed, then suddenly lurches forward once it catches.
  • Owners report shaking or vibration from the motor that dealers attribute to normal CVT behavior rather than a defect.
  • Transmission fluid leaks and slipping have been linked to internal corrosion of the enclosed transmission housing.

When 2010 Nissan Rogue transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 15, 2010, latest Aug 9, 2024.

2010 Nissan Rogue transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per quarter122010 Q32012 Q42014 Q42016 Q22017 Q42020 Q12022 Q3
124 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q3 to 2024 Q3; peak 2014 Q3 (12).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Nissan Rogue

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Rogue model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2010124 (44%)
  2. 2011189 (52%)
  3. 2012136 (43%)
  4. 2013314 (51%)
  5. 2014115 (26%)
  6. 2015140 (25%)
  7. 2016176 (33%)
  8. 2017122 (20%)
  9. 201847 (7%)
  10. 201923 (7%)
  11. 20204 (3%)
  12. 202127 (9%)
  13. 202237 (16%)
  14. 202375 (10%)
  15. 202443 (21%)
  16. 20252 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2010 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA lists 124 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Rogue, which is 44% of the 282 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2010 Nissan Rogue transmission issues?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Rogue.
At what mileage do 2010 Rogue transmission problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 73,476 miles.
Did the 2010 Rogue transmission problems cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Rogue shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
How does the 2010 Rogue compare to other years for transmission complaints?
The 2010 Rogue's 44% share is close to 2012's 43% but lower than 2011 (52%) and 2013 (51%), which had higher shares of transmission-related complaints.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.